Funding cuts for fentanyl test strips raise concerns: "It doesn't make sense"
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
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Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
The raids come as President Donald Trump ramps up his criticism of Mexico's record on fighting drug trafficking.
Three people were found dead in a car in south Stockton over the weekend, police say.
The U. S. is offering $5 million each for information on Rene Arzate Garcia and his brother Alfonso Arzate Garcia.
A Placer County jury has convicted a 44-year-old man of second-degree murder in connection with a fentanyl-related death that happened in July 2023, officials said.
Pedro Inzunza Coronel, alias "Pichon," was wanted by the U.S. on accusations of trafficking large amounts of fentanyl and cocaine.
Police said they stopped the vehicle as part of an ongoing investigation, and during the stop, they found 4 ½ pounds of methamphetamine, 2 ¾ grams of fentanyl and $4,200 in cash.
Authorities in the Lake Tahoe region on Thursday announced the arrests of 15 people in California and Nevada as part of bust targeting gangs and drug sales.
Two people have been arrested by Citrus Heights police detectives after the 2024 death of a man from a fentanyl overdose.
A California woman and her mother were arrested after police said an infant was exposed to fentanyl during an incident over the weekend.
Two Vacaville police officers were released from the hospital after showing signs of possible fentanyl exposure during a service call, authorities said.
Parents of an 11-month-old baby were arrested in Northern California's Butte County after a toxicology screen showed the infant tested positive for fentanyl, authorities said.
According to the Folsom Police Department, this is the first-ever conviction and sentencing for fentanyl-related homicide in Sacramento County.
The sheriff's office said the fentanyl seized in this traffic stop "represents a quantity capable of causing millions of fatal overdoses."
An alleged drug dealer arrested in connection with four deadly overdoses in South Lake Tahoe was indicted in federal court, prosecutors said Thursday.
Three million pills laced with fentanyl were seized in what federal prosecutors said was the "largest fentanyl bust in DEA history."
Two Tuolumne County parents are facing child abuse charges after their 1-year-old tested positive for fentanyl and THC after being resuscitated twice, authorities said Tuesday.
The FBI has announced an arrest in connection to the case of four people who died following suspected fentanyl overdoses in South Lake Tahoe last year.
A man has pleaded guilty in El Dorado County court to selling blue M30 oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl that caused a 20-year-old woman to die in 2022, prosecutors said on Friday.
Four suspected members of a gang in Solano County may spend the rest of their lives in prison, after they have been charged with multiple offenses, including drug and firearms trafficking, federal prosecutors said.
It's called "Fentanyl High," a 60-minute documentary that follows teenagers, parents and health officials' perspectives on the opioid crisis.
A Sacramento man charged in connection with a teenager's fentanyl overdose death at an Elk Grove park in 2021 is now accused of being responsible for a similar death in Folsom, police said on Tuesday.
A Vallejo daycare center was in the middle of a multi-agency operation Thursday to crack down on crime in Solano County, including drug and weapons trafficking and gang activity, authorities said.
It's a crisis that has impacted so many lives and families, but a new way of fighting fentanyl overdoses could be coming out of Stockton.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
Crews were battling a fast-spreading vegetation fire that has forced evacuations near New Hogan Lake in Calaveras County on Monday night.
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
An Amador County Fair carnival employee accused of sexually abusing a child is now facing additional allegations after several people came forward following his arrest, law enforcement officials said.
One of the people killed was Ashley Garibay, an In-N-Out associate from Stockton. Among those credited with helping prevent even more bloodshed is Austin Scott James, a former Sacramento-area resident.
New U.S. tariffs are hurting consumers and businesses, California's attorney general said in filing suit to block levies on 60 countries.
One of the people killed was Ashley Garibay, an In-N-Out associate from Stockton. Among those credited with helping prevent even more bloodshed is Austin Scott James, a former Sacramento-area resident.
A drive home on Highway 99 turned into a frightening ordeal for an Elk Grove family when a large metal bolt crashed through the windshield of their minivan.
An Amador County Fair carnival employee accused of sexually abusing a child is now facing additional allegations after several people came forward following his arrest, law enforcement officials said.
Crews were battling a fast-spreading vegetation fire that has forced evacuations near New Hogan Lake in Calaveras County on Monday night.
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
The Sacramento Police Department said it is investigating a shooting that happened late Saturday night at a large house party in the city's Fab 40s neighborhood.
As a heat dome pushed temperatures higher across much of the West, residents around Sacramento found creative and refreshing ways to stay cool.
Police said they learned he was at his apartment and tried to arrest him, but he barricaded himself inside the home. The standoff went on until about 4:45 a.m., when officers forcibly entered the home and arrested him.
Trying to beat the heat at the California State Fair has been a Sacramento summertime tradition, but now it's coming to an end as the state fair is moving to the fall next year.
A Sacramento County-appointed fiscal advisor has blocked a recently approved agreement between the Sacramento City Unified School District and its teachers' union, saying the deal would not provide a sustainable solution to the district's ongoing financial crisis.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024.
California's minimum wage is set to increase again in 2027 as part of the state's annual inflation adjustment.
A man clung to the steep side of a Fresno canal while holding onto his dog Tuesday after jumping into the water to rescue the animal.
A dramatic rescue at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz is highlighting the dangers of powerful surf and rip currents along the California coast this week.
Firefighters have fully contained the Dove Fire in Tuolumne County, bringing an end to a weeklong firefight that prompted mandatory evacuations near Sonora and Jamestown and led to the arrest of a man accused of starting the blaze.
Keider Montero pitched six scoreless innings, Eduardo Valencia drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers completed their first season-series sweep ever against an American League opponent with an 11-0 victory over the Athletics.
Janelle Salaun came off the bench to score 24 points, Veronica Burton contributed 17 points and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries used their stingy defense down the stretch to hold off the Toronto Tempo for a 96-79 win Sunday night.
San Francisco 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall will have season-ending surgery on his injured right knee in the latest setback for the 2024 first-round pick.
Dillon Dingler hit a grand slam in Detroit's seven-run eighth inning and the Tigers opened their longest trip of the season with a 13-1 win over the Athletics.
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
Signs prohibiting parking near the iconic Bixby Bridge on the Central California coast are set to be installed in the coming days, officials announced Monday.
The Senate is moving ahead with a plan to keep the government funded and avoid another shutdown before the midterm elections.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
CBS News Sacramento spoke with the head of UC Davis Children's Hospital about the rising cases and why measles specifically is the most infectious disease.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
Crews were battling a fast-spreading vegetation fire that has forced evacuations near New Hogan Lake in Calaveras County on Monday night.
All evacuation orders have been lifted for a fast-moving wildfire that sparked near the Nevada and Yuba county line Wednesday afternoon.
Firefighters stopped the forward progress of a vegetation fire that forced evacuations Sunday afternoon in the Pilot Hill area of El Dorado County.
Nothing but rubble remains of the McCombs home that was destroyed by the Kearny Fire. All their kids' toys, a wedding dress, memories and everything that meant something to them are completely gone.
All evacuation orders were lifted for a grass fire in rural Nevada County, west of Penn Valley, on Tuesday.
Their message is simple: keep showing up, keep moving and keep your heart open, because sometimes, the person who changes your life is living right across the street.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Assembly Republicans chose a new leader as lawmakers returned to the California State Capitol.
A Stockton woman was identified among those killed in a mass shooting at an In-N-Out in Idaho, the family confirmed on Monday evening.
Darren Peck has your extended 7-day forecast!
The Sacramento Fire Department said the man was stuck about 30 feet up the tree.
Ashley Sharp reports.